Manufactures Adviser Corporation (Toronto)


Manufactures Adviser Corporation is a large advisory firm based in Toronto. It manages $4.31 billion of regulatory assets for 15 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001.

Manufactures Adviser Corporation provides portfolio management for investment companies. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Manufactures Adviser Corporation: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Manufactures Adviser Corporation is $4.31 billion, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $4.31 billion in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $287.34 million each.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Manufactures Adviser Corporation for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

Careers at Manufactures Adviser Corporation

James Richard Boyle has been acting as President since 1 Sep 1999. Mark Allen Schmeer joined the executive team most recently as the Vp And Chief Investment Officer.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Manulife Holding Company Shareholder- equity 1 Dec 1996 75% - 100% 98-0060588
James David Gallagher Secretary and general counsel 1 Jan 1997 Other 712951
Felix Ping Ching Chee Director, president 1 Nov 1997 Other 4328123
Toni Dale Evans Compliance officer 1 Jul 1998 Other 4328151
Cindy Lou Forbes Vp, treasurer and cfo 1 Sep 1998 Other 1235508
Jacqueline Bernadette Digiovanni Director 1 Mar 1999 Other 4328137
Joseph Roy Firth Director 1 Mar 1999 Other 4328159
James Richard Boyle Director 1 Sep 1999 Other 4064154
Mark Allen Schmeer Vp and chief investment officer 1 Aug 2000 Other 4328194

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 6 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Manulife Reinsurance Corporation (U.S.A) Shareholder 1 Dec 1989 75% - 100% 38-2450502
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Shareholder 1 Dec 1995 75% - 100% 38-0788610
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Of America Shareholder 1 Dec 1996 75% - 100% 23-2030787
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Shareholder 1 Dec 1996 75% - 100% 01-0233346
Manufacturers Investment Corporation Shareholder 1 Dec 1996 75% - 100% 38-3261832
Manulife Financial Corporation Shareholder 1 Sep 1999 75% - 100% 99-9999999

Based in Toronto

The principal office where Manufactures Adviser Corporation performs its advisory services is located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto, M4 W1 E5 The mailing address of the firm is 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto Ontario, M4 W 1 E5. The firm also has an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 416-926-3000 or by fax 416-926-5783. The normal business hours are 9am to 5pm on Monday - Friday.